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10 November 8, 2012 NEWS Remembering El Alamein CAPT Sean Childs MEMBERS of Australia’s Federation Guard and 21 veterans travelled to Egypt from October 16-22 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of he Allied victory in the battle of El lamein during WWII. The anniversary’s commemoration included a memorial service at Australia’s 9th Division Memorial along with New Zealand and international services at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery. RAN veteran Derek Holyoake sailed for the Mediterranean in June 1941 on the light cruiser HMAS Hobart to replace HMAS Perth. Hobart took part in operations o relieve troops at the now famous iege of Tobruk between August and ctober 1941. “On the night of October 20-21 we bombarded the area east of Tobruk, believed to contain ‘Bardia Bill’, a ong-range gun which was harassing he harbour of Tobruk,” Mr Holyoake aid. AB Adam Terry chaperoned Derek uring their visit to Egypt. “Together we toured the battlefields nd shared stories only those in the Navy would understand,” AB Terry aid. “It was an honour for me to learn he way it was for Derek and his mates uring WWII. The mateship and the olerance of living and working on hip is the same today as it was back hen.” The battle holds a significant place n Australian and Allied WWII hisory. The Allied defeat of Germany’s eneral Rommel and his Afrika Korps ed to their total withdrawal from North Africa, denying control of the strategic Suez Canal and Middle Eastern oil fields, which were crucial to German war efforts. From as early as 1941, Australian warships played a small role in helping Britain to assert its authority over Iraq and Iran. Before Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Australia regularly had a cruiser, five old destroyers and, at times, one or two smaller RESPECT: (L-R) AB Justin Prasad, Derek Holyoake, AB Adam Terry, AB Aaron Abraham and CPO James Drew visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery in El Alamein while, left, AFG members mount the catafalque party at the 9th Division Memorial for the 70th anniversary of the battle of El Alamein. Photos: CPL Christopher Dickson ships attached to the Royal Navy’s Mediterranean Fleet. The light cruisers HMA Ships Hobart, Perth and Sydney all served within the Mediterranean. Sydney was later lost with all hands following a battle with the German raider HSK Kormoran in the Indian Ocean off the Western Australian coast on November 19, 1941. GIVING BACK: MIDN Clare Hodge and MIDN Matthew Bell collect funds for Legacy as part of ADFA’s Community Service Voluntary Extra Curricular Activity program. Willing to serve LEUT Todd Austin COMBINING academic studies and military training is a daily challenge for the midshipmen and officer cadets at ADFA but many of them still find time to help those less fortunate. Many midshipmen and officer cadets are involved in extracurricular activities through Community Service Voluntary Extra Curricular Activity (VECA) by helping numerous charities. ADFA Commandant CDRE Bruce Kafer said he was impressed with the energy, enthusiasm and willingness to engage with the local Canberra community and nationally. “Numerous local community organisations and charities remark favourably about their engagement with the officer trainees at ADFA,” CDRE Kafer said. MIDN Matthew Bell is a VECA liaison officer and said everyone he spoke to was positive and thankful for the support. “They are really grateful that we are willing to volunteer our time,” he said. MIDN Clare Hodge has personal reasons to help with fundraising for local charities as her mother is being supported by Canteen after being diagnosed with leukaemia. “Canteen has been a really good support for me, including meeting other people in similar situations,” MIDN Hodge said. “Among other things, I joined the Navy to serve and failing to serve the people around me doesn’t seem right.” Further information on community engagement and Navy signature behaviours in action can be viewed online via the Navy Intranet site at http://intranet.defence. gov.au/navyweb/sites/NGN/comweb. asp?page=121608&Title=Webisodes
NEWS November ovemb mb mber e 8, 2012 12 Smooth abseiling Michael Brooke A VETERAN submariner took a huge leap of faith by abseiling down Sydney’s AMP Building to raise money for the Sir David Martin Foundation. Fortunately, it was all mooth abseiling for CAPT eter Scott as he gracefully glidd down the 27-floor building. After taking the first crucial step over the edge, the CO of the Australian Maritime Warfare Centre, descended onto the busy street below where 20 family and friends applauded his courage and commitment. “What a truly amazing experience,” he said. More than 50 people sponsored CAPT Scott to the tune of $2510 to make the descent on October 19, with the funds going to HMAS Kuttabul’s dopted charity. “The abseiling was an exhilarating experience but it doesn’t equal the courage shown by the troubled kids who try to get their lives back on track with help from the Sir David Martin Foundation,” he said. CAPT Scott said he was surprised at how physically demanding the activity was, but said he wouldn’t hesitate to do it again to help such a worthwhile charity. “I have only been abseiling once before, which was as a midshipman at Jervis Bay more than 30 years ago,” he said. CAPT Scott was one of seven Navy personnel who participated in the annual fundraiser called Urban Descent. Navy Leadership and Ethics staff officer WO Mark Donlan said the Navy had supported Urban Descent for the past three years. WO Donlan and five rookie sailors from Kuttabul ensured world-class safety practices for the 220 people who paid more than $1000 each to abseil down the AMP Building. “Today was all about civilians enjoying the opportunity to abseil which we were happy to help them with,” he said. WO Donlan said the Kuttabul sailors, who included PTIs, played an important role ensuring the abseil lines were secure and the stunt was riskfree. Kuttabul adopted the Sir David Martin Foundation as its ship’s charity in recognition of Sir David Martin, a former RADM and also Governor of NSW, who died in 1990. His wish was to set up a foundation to help troubled youth. Attention Navy Defence Personnel Buy a new car with your Pre-Tax Salary and save thousands $$$$ Specialists in sourcing Salary Packaged Cars Quick and easy Finance approvals Choose the car of your choice Pay NO GST on your new car purchase or its running costs Save with national fl eet discounts Novated Lease set up with your Approved Bureau DIZZY HEIGHTS: CAPT Peter Scott, is helped with his harness (left) before scaling down the 87m drop (above) of the AMP Building in the Rocks, Sydney, to raise money for the Sir David Martin Foundation. Photos: ABIS Sarah Williams Limited Offer * Mention you saw this fl yer prior to completing your initial contract and we’ll give you a choice of either a Free Portable GPS or a $300 Fuel Voucher when your new vehicle is delivered Call us for an obligation free quote NOW www.fl eetnetwork.com.au 1300 738 601 www.fl eetnetwork.com.au Lease Package Save Fleet Network Pty Ltd *To qualify for this offer you must mention this advertisement to Fleet Network prior to the completion of your initial contract. Vehicle must be new and supplied by Fleet Network. Not valid in conjunction with any other current Fleet Network offers. Employees should consult their employer’s salary packaging policy before entering into a contract. 11 HO HO HO: Chelsy Hammond, centre, with mum, Lauren, and sister, Chanel, are handed some lollies by AB Ian Hamilton and Steve Porter. Photo: LAC Bill Solomou On the run with Santa Clauses CHRISTMAS came early at the Canberra Hospital when a mob of Santas ran amok handing out lollies and good cheer. ADF members joined volunteers on the lolly run on October 18 to promote Canberra’s inaugural Santa Fun Run to take place around Lake Burley Griffith on November 25. Canberra Santa Fun Run organiser LCDR Graeme Wong said he hoped the lolly run, an initiative of the children’s charity, Variety, brightened the patients’ day. “We hope we gave the patients a reason to smile and a little strength to overcome whatever obstacles they face and live life to the fullest.” He said November’s fun run was a great chance for people to get involved in the charity event. “It’s going to be Ho-Ho-tastic,” LCDR Wong said. “The Santa Fun Run is a huge success in all other Australian states with around 2000 participants in each major city each year. “We want to show Canberrans that the fun run is about celebrating community and supporting those who need it, not just at Christmas, but all year round.” To register for the Santa Fun Run visit www.varietysantafunrun.com.au and click on ACT.
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